Ethics, Certificate of Proficiency

A student in the Ethics program is offered an innovative approach in correlating various disciplines with structured ethical research. The program offers students opportunities to enhance their capacity to enter their chosen professions, careers, and vocations as ethical leaders. Students will examine real world ethical issues in the context of various disciplines, a valuable credential for employment and further education. UVU has had a vested interest in Interdisciplinary Ethics since the 1980s, offering prestigious programs such as Ethics Across the Curriculum and hosting the only Ethics Center in the USHE system. The undergraduate Ethics curriculum and the Center for the Study of Ethics have received repeated national recognitions for their innovative and influential programs, conferences, events, symposia, and lecture series that educate students and the community about contemporary ethical issues.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		21
Discipline Core Requirements		6 Credits
PHIL 2050	Ethics and Values IH	3
PHIL 355G	Moral Philosophy GI	3
Elective Requirements		15 Credits
Complete 15 credits from the following:		15
PHIL 130R	Ethics Forum (1) (Limited to a maximum of 3 credits)
PHIL 3040	Media Ethics (3)
or COMM 3040	Media Ethics
PHIL 3450	Philosophy of Childhood (3)
PHIL 3460	The Ethics of Human/Animal Relationships (3)
PHIL 3510	Business and Professional Ethics (3)
PHIL 3520	Bioethics (3)
PHIL 3530	Environmental Ethics (3)
PHIL 3540	Christian Ethics (3)
PHIL 357R	Moral Reasoning Through Case Studies Ethics Bowl (3) (Limited to a maximum of 3 credits with approval of instructor and department chair)
PHIL 3700	Social and Political Philosophy (3)
PHIL 3710	Philosophy of Law (3)
PHIL 450R	Interdisciplinary Senior Ethics Seminar (3)
PHIL 451R	Ethical Theory Seminar (3)
PHIL 490R	Independent Study (1-3) (Limited to a maximum of 3 credits)
PHIL 481R	Internship (3) (1-6)
ASL 3375	Ethics for Interpreters (undefined)
BIOL 4260	Ethical Issues in Biology WE (2)
CS 305G	Global Social and Ethical Issues in Computing GI WE (3)
PJST 3000	Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies SS (3)
AVSC 410G	Global Ethical and Professional Issues in Aviation GI (3)
ESFF 2100	Servant-Leadership for the Emergency Services (3)
CJ 4200	Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3)
POLS 3300	Introduction to Public Administration (3)
ESMG 4650	Emergency Services Capstone WE (3)
other advisor-approved course

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 21 credits.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 or above.
3. Residency hours -- Minimum of 6 credits required through course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
Complete one of the following:		3
PHIL 2050	Ethics and Values IH
PHIL 205G	Ethics and Values IH GI
PHIL 205H	Ethics and Values IH
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 2
PHIL 355G	Moral Philosophy GI	3
Ethics Elective		3
Ethics Elective		3
Ethics Elective		3
	Credit Hours	12
Second Year
Semester 3
Ethics Elective		3
Ethics Elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	21

Program Learning Outcomes

1. To think critically, creatively, and competently about a broad range of ethical issues.
2. Develop an understanding of how to apply theoretical ethical concepts and principles to real-life situations and conundrums.
3. Make informed, suitable, compassionate ethical decisions.
4. Gain a comprehensive understanding of philosophical ethical theories and the interdisciplinarity of ethics.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with other students.
6. Communicate with clarity and precision verbally and in writing.
7. Research, evaluate, analyze, interpret, and assess ethical theories and practices.